Archive Record

Accession number

1997.19

Catalog Number

1997.19.2

Object Name

Letter

Scope & Content

Letter is written from Tallhassee; mentions Miami Rivers; the keys; Everglades. Includes, "before I left Tallahasee (I) mentioned to the Secretary of War...and his answer on my return has a prospect of a speedy removal of the Indians. I have concluded therefore to take no action against the Indians..but to await the next session of Congress. Therefore no troops will be raised this summer if the Indians keep quiet." See transcription attached in Multimedia links